As everything comes back to life after a long winter, producers are looking forward to letting their cows out on the grass and completing the daily feeding needs of their wintering livestock.
At the change of seasons, the question often arises: how early is too early for participants and what mineral package (if any) should be supplied early in the season? .
In the following interview, Stacey Domolewski from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) discusses how to address these questions and more, including how often to move cattle for optimal grass growth and production. I am supporting.
Pasture management, such as proper rotation and leaving leaf litter on pastures, can make land more resilient to drought, increase carrying capacity and contribute to livestock health, she says.
Spring is an important time to monitor and test water sources and work with local nutritionists to ensure animals are receiving the right minerals for their environment and herd.
Adaptability is key, and while it’s great to have a plan, that plan is subject to change, Domorevsky says. “As the season progresses, you will need to change and adapt your grazing plan based on forage resources.”
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